Senior Consultant for Partnership and Resource Mobilization

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Field Office

Duty Station: Dakar

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Job Family: Field Operations Coordination

Type of contract : Non Staff

Duration of contract : From 7 to 11 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 12/01/2025

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Background

The UNESCO Regional Bureau for West Africa, based in Dakar, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant to develop and operationalize its partnership and resource mobilization strategy. This document will complement the regional strategy covering the period 2025-2029 and align with UNESCO's Comprehensive Partnership Strategy. This key framework guides the organization's collaboration with various stakeholders, aiming to support the smooth implementation of UNESCO’s programs and projects and enhance UNESCO's impact and visibility by leveraging partnerships with international organizations, public and private sectors, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership mapping and data collection and analysis:

• • Conduct a thorough review of the existing \"Mapping of Partnership and Resource Mobilization Opportunities for UNESCO in West Africa”.
  • Map existing and potential partnerships, including government agencies, international organizations, private sector entities, foundations, and civil society organizations.

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    • Identify and incorporate relevant data, trends, and insights specific to UNESCO's mandate and operational context into the existing mapping, reflecting strategic priorities, thematic areas, and geographical focus.
    • Highlight successful partnership models and best practices that can be replicated or adapted for the UNESCO Regional Bureau
    • Collect and analyze data on global and regional financing trends, including Official Development Assistance (ODA), private sector investments, and philanthropic contributions.
    • Establish a donor database and dashboard including key donors, thematic priorities, geographical interests, funding trends, and resource mobilization foresight tailored to the West African context and UNESCO’s mandate and activities.

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      Strategic Planning:

      • • Develop a comprehensive partnership and resource mobilization strategy, including short-term and medium-term actions to leverage specific opportunities.
        • Identify innovative financing mechanisms and potential funding sources to support UNESCO's programs and initiatives.

          Field Office Support:

          • • Provide direct support to field offices in Ghana, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Nigeria to develop their country programmeprogramme documents.
            • Conduct needs assessments and consultations with field offices and antennas’ staff to understand their specific requirements and challenges.
            • Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build capacity in partnership and resource mobilization.

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